HOLLY PENNINGTON
Pennington Aquatics, LLC
Thaxton,MS
Dedicated risk management and patient safety expert with extensive clinical and educational experience. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety through effective incident reviews and compliance oversight. Skilled in developing educational programs that reinforce safety protocols and improve documentation accuracy, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance.
1
Certificate
25
Years of experience
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor Nursing
1 Year 1 Month
Northwest Mississippi Community College - Oxford, MS | 08.2025 - Current
- Educate learners on patient safety, infection prevention, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment, reinforcing organizational risk-reduction principles.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory expectations through structured clinical instruction, documentation oversight, and competency evaluation.
- Collaborated with faculty and clinical partners to ensure compliance with program standards and prepare for regulatory review.
- Conducted performance evaluations and analyzed learner outcomes to pinpoint corrective actions and quality improvement opportunities.
Owner
5 Years 3 Months
Pennington Aquatics, LLC - North Mississippi | 06.2021 - Current
- Created structured curriculum and CE modules centered on safety, risk reduction, and performance improvement, while fostering learner engagement.
- Partnered with leadership to align instructional programs with compliance and quality standards, promoting a unified educational approach.
- Conducted program evaluations, analyzed learner performance data, and implemented corrective actions based on identified trends.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 3 Months
Phillips Pediatrics - Oxford, MS | 10.2023 - 01.2026
- Supported quality improvement initiatives that enhanced workflow efficiency and patient throughput while maintaining compliance with pediatric quality and safety standards.
- Delivered targeted staff education on documentation accuracy and incident prevention, reinforcing pediatric safety protocols.
- Conducted chart reviews, documentation audits, and workflow assessments to identify risk exposures, ensuring regulatory and evidence-based compliance.
Registered Nurse
10 Years
North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo, MS | 06.2012 - 06.2022
- Researched and implemented protocols reducing central line infection rates to zero for line days
- Collaborated with leadership to analyze performance trends and implement evidence-based improvements that reduced clinical variation and strengthened patient safety outcomes.
- Conducted competency assessments, identified performance gaps, and implemented targeted remediation to improve quality and safety.
- Delivered continuing education on infection control, respiratory management, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance, enhancing team knowledge and adherence to best practices.
Registered Nurse
10 Years 4 Months
Lebonheur Children Medical Center - Memphis, Tennessee | 02.2002 - 06.2012
- Supported direct patient care in a pediatric setting while maintaining safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and best practices.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, policies, and patient care standards.
Education
MSN - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT
10-2026
(In Progress)
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT
01-2021
ADN - Associate Degree in Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College - Memphis, TN
01-2005
Skills
Patient safety program leadership
Risk identification & loss prevention
Clinical documentation review
Workflow optimization
Staff & physician education
Conflict resolution
Regulatory compliance
Quality improvement initiatives
Certification
- Registered Nurse (MS)Expires 2026-12
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Expires 2027-08
- NAHQ Healthcare Quality Principles
- Past: PALS, NRP, STABLE, Cardiac STABLE
- Eligible for CPHQ and CPPS (preferred qualifications for role), CPHRM eligibility after required hours
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
08.2025 - CurrentRead more
Registered Nurse
Phillips Pediatrics
10.2023 - 01.2026Read more
Owner
Pennington Aquatics, LLC
06.2021 - CurrentRead more
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2022Read more
Registered Nurse
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
02.2002 - 06.2012Read more
Western Governors University - MSN, Nursing Informatics
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Western Governors University - BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Southwest Tennessee Community College - ADN, Associate Degree in Nursing
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